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Thursday, Feb. 07, 2008
ARLINGTON, Tenn. — Wright
Medical Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WMGI), a global orthopaedic
medical device company, is pleased to announce new product
and technique innovations for its comprehensive line of
solutions for hip surgery. The introductions include the
Company's first cemented modular neck hip implant, a new
revision stem that combines wedged-stem design with modular
neck technology, and a unique total hip arthroplasty
surgical technique that does not require the hip to be
dislocated during the procedure.
SUPERCAP(TM) Total Hip
Arthroplasty - For Minimized Recovery Times Through Soft
Tissue Care
The SUPERCAP(TM) technique for total hip arthroplasty was
developed by Stephen S. Murphy, M.D., of New England Baptist
Hospital in Boston. The goal of this approach is to safely
perform total hip arthroplasty while minimizing the effects
on the surrounding soft tissues. A unique feature of the
SUPERCAP(R) approach is that it does not require surgical
dislocation of the hip during the procedure, resulting in
maximum preservation of the surrounding soft tissue.
Furthermore, the technique is performed through a single
incision, which may help reduce patient recovery times for a
quicker return to everyday life. As Dr. Murphy explained,
"The soft tissues surrounding the hip are critical for
function, strength, and stability. The more respectful we
are of the soft tissues during surgery, the better the
prospects for both short and long-term outcomes."
PROFEMUR(R) Xm Hip Stem - Cemented Fixation with Modular
Neck Technology
Now available to surgeons in the U.S., Wright's
PROFEMUR(R) Xm Hip Stem is the Company's first modular neck
hip implant with cemented fixation. The highly polished stem
design features a dual taper for cement engagement and
implant rotational stability. Implant modularity simplifies
stem insertion and offers surgeons unsurpassed flexibility
in addressing a variety of patient anatomies. While a number
of orthopaedic manufacturers are developing modular neck
implants, Wright is the pioneer of this technology offering
a broad spectrum of modular necks and modular neck stem
philosophies backed by over 20 years of clinical results.
PROFEMUR(R) Z Revision Hip Stem - Wedged-Stem Design and
Modular Neck Technology
Wright's wedged-philosophy PROFEMUR(R) Z Revision Stem is
a long-awaited solution for surgeons who desire to use a
wedged stem in their revision hip replacement surgeries. The
implant is a longer version of the currently available
PROFEMUR(R) Z Stem, which is currently Wright's most-widely
used primary hip stem. Because the PROFEMUR(R) Z Revision
Stem uses the same instrumentation and surgical technique as
the PROFEMUR(R) Z Primary Stem, the system will provide many
surgeon customers with ease of conversion during their hip
revision surgeries. The PROFEMUR(R) Z Revision Stem will be
useful in many revision scenarios, specifically revisions of
loose stems with severe proximal and distal bone loss.
"Wright continues to focus on total hip replacement
innovations which allow physicians to never compromise
patient outcomes," expressed Patrick Fisher, Sr. Director of
Ortho Recon Marketing. "In addition, Wright takes great
pride in its 'first to market' product launches. The
SUPERCAP(TM) technique, in which surgeons never surgically
dislocate the hip, and our unique PROFEMUR(R) Xm cemented
modular neck femoral stem are two more innovations that keep
Wright one step ahead of the competition."
Wright Medical Group, Inc. is a global orthopaedic
medical device company specializing in the design,
manufacture and marketing of reconstructive joint devices
and biologics. The Company has been in business for more
than 50 years and markets its products in over 60 countries
worldwide. For more information about Wright Medical, visit
our website at www.wmt.com. |
